Shabbat Shalom In Jerusalem

Somehow, wishing another the blessing of Sabbath peace from on-high, while offering the very real human gifts of joy and friendship as reflected in a smile, combines the essence of Jerusalem, and what makes it so special.

ADL Warns of Jump in US Anti-Semitism

The number of anti-Semitic assaults in the U.S. is rising, according to a new report.

Chabad Rabbi Wins Second in Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ Competition

Chabad Rabbi Hanoch Hecht came in second, competing on the popular 'Chopped' cable TV foodie show.

Hundreds of Jewish Leaders in First-Ever Jewish Agency Board of Governors Meetings in Paris

Sharansky: “This is the single greatest expression of the Jewish people’s solidarity with French Jewry.”

Chief Rabbinate: Good Bye, Mikvah Lady

Orthodox authorities are concerned not only about the proper execution of the halakhic dipping, but also about the push to permit unmarried women to dip, which the rabbis view as an invitation to lechery.

Reform Insulted by Haredi Walkout in Knesset Committee

Kariv called the MKs' behavior vulgar and said it undermines the principles of the legislative process, as well as the public and ethical obligations of MKs.

Rightwing NGO Proves the Left Has No Sense of Humor, Introspection [video]

So now it's been established, the goose really hates it when the gander is doing goosey things, and sees nothing funny about it.

Republican Jews Post Killer Anti-Hillary Ads [video]

All three ads conclude with unflattering portrait of Hillary Clinton and the slogan, “Sadly this isn't the old Democratic Party. It’s today’s Democratic Party.”

Russian-Jewish ‘Star Trek’ Actor Anton Yelchin Dies in Bizarre Accident

Rising Russian-Jewish actor Anton Yelchin, 27, has died in a freak accident at his home in Los Angeles.

The man Who Gave Everything: Report Exposes Herzog’s Plan to End Israel As We...

The refugees were going to be taken care of based on UN resolution 194, with some being allowed back into Israel and the rest receiving financial compensation for the lands they left behind.

‘Venice, Jews and Europe 1516-2016’ Opens in Venice

The first ghetto's area was defined by two gates which were opened in the morning to the sound of the bell in St. Mark’s belfry, and closed at midnight by four Christian keepers, paid by the Jews.

Demonstrators Block Shabbat Mass Conversion Baptism in Rishon L’tzion

"We met six women, two of them Holocaust survivors, who had been brought there by their gentile caretakers, and convinced them not to go inside."

German Jews Irate at Sale of Göring’s Silk Underpants

German law prohibits the open display of Nazi memorabilia, but not their purchase or ownership by folks who just wonder what it would be like to own the Reichsminister of Aviation's silk shorts.

Bereaved Mother at Knesset NGO Law Debate: ‘Foreign Countries Are Funding Terror’

"The terrorist is still alive, and his family will get generous a support, and I am left with the 'privilege' of being a bereaved mother."

Legal Advisor Permits Reform’s Mixed Prayer Protest at the Kotel

The mixed service is now a retaliation against Jerusalem Chief Rabbi's division of the designated mixed-prayer area.

New York’s Oldest Congregation to Appeal Ruling on Newport Synagogue $7.4 Million Grab

The Newport congregation testified they had to sell the ornaments because their numbers were starting to dwindle and they could no longer afford to pay a rabbi.

Analysis: Jerusalem Chief Rabbi’s ‘Protest Prayer’ May Be Just What Reform Campaign Needed

The Bennett solution resolves the conflict in a peaceful way, which is not something the Reform and Conservative movements want.

Despite Pressure, Ethics Committee Votes to Keep MKs Off Temple Mount

The Ethics Committee said it discussed the matter again on Tuesday following pleas by committee member MK Yousef Jabareen (Joint Arab List) and Jewish MKs.

Young Kohanim Reenact Shavuot Offering with Eyes on Temple Mount

Like all offerings made in the Holy Temple, the first fruit offering is accompanied by the blasting of silver trumpets by the Levites.

Pushkin Museum Exhibition Celebrating Leon Bakst’s 150th Birthday

Bakst preferred to live in western Europe because, as a Jew, he did not have the right to live permanently outside the Pale of Settlement. One of his students was Marc Chagall.

Likely Compromise Found in Coalition Rift over Reform, Conservative Mikvahs

Last week, a Knesset committee debated a bill proposed by two ultra-Orthodox coalition partners determining that use of public mikvahs will be conducted strictly according to halakha.

Woman, Child Attacked in French Hill

A Jewish woman and child were attacked by an Arab male in Jerusalem on Shavuot.

In Spirit of Shavuot, Two Tons of Dairy Donated to Needy in Israel

“We are extraordinarily pleased with this generous donation of dairy in honor of Shavuot," said Shai Davaroff, vice president of logistics at Leket Israel.

Analysis: Can Ha’aretz Be More Racist than Donald Trump? You Betcha

It appears Ha'aretz is willing to see Israeli high court justices' lives be put in jeopardy just to advance the paper's political ends. So much for tolerance and liberalism.

Masbia To Reopen Facility In Boro Park with Crowdfunding Campaign

New facility to feed the needy to be open 7 days a week and will include traditional Sabbath and holiday meals.

How to Match Wine and Cheeses Like a Pro

Impress those around your Shavuos table with your knowledge of which wine to serve with which cheese.

Thousands of Auschwitz Victims’ Personal Items to Go on Display

More than 16 thousand personal items belonging to the victims of Auschwitz-Birkenau have now been delivered to the Auschwitz Memorial.

‘Woman in Gold’ Helen Mirren Testifies for Holocaust Art Restitution Bill

The legislation is sponsored by Republican senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas and Democratic senators Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

Global Premiere of ‘Hating Israel’ in Jerusalem Cinematheque [video]

The documentary offers a news-driven, satirical approach to focus on the global impact of the BDS Movement.

8 Women Receive Orthodox Ordination in Largely Political Endeavor

"I very quickly abandoned the ambition to achieve only rabbinic expertise, and moved on to the more important initiative of promoting you as creative scholars, with integrity, sensitivity and courage."

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